I got an interview (I think)..lol

Original post by dream426

May 09, 2007 05:42 PM

I had applied to the NYC schools and they just sent me an email today. Tomorrow I have to call them to go over my application and they want me to come in for an interview. I hope that is a good thing. I have never received an email for this. I am just keeping my fingers crossed.

DLM107 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:01 PM

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Posted by dream426

Posted by ynksfan167

Posted by dream426

Posted by ILOVEBRIAN2008

yeah ive been trying for long island for the last 3 years..im convinced that you cant get a job unless u know someone lol..ive had some interviews and demo lessons but there are HUNDREDS of people that apply for each position..im assuming you are going for elementary right?

oh dont be nervous about the commitment letter...i was happy to have it as a backup..in case you dont find something at least you know you are guarenteed a job

and there are tons of jobs in the city people are always leaving!

I just FM you. There are spec. ed. positions open in my district next year.
I just don't want to get the bronx or anything like that. I am hoping for brooklyn and queens. The others are too far for me.

What grade do you teach or are certified to teach?

I am certified in Elementary and soon to be certified in special ed

failurebydsign Posted: May 09, 2007 09:01 PM

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thats real cool..good luck

DCLM726 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:02 PM

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Posted by dream426

Posted by ynksfan167

Posted by dream426

Posted by ILOVEBRIAN2008

yeah ive been trying for long island for the last 3 years..im convinced that you cant get a job unless u know someone lol..ive had some interviews and demo lessons but there are HUNDREDS of people that apply for each position..im assuming you are going for elementary right?

oh dont be nervous about the commitment letter...i was happy to have it as a backup..in case you dont find something at least you know you are guarenteed a job

and there are tons of jobs in the city people are always leaving!

I just don't want to get the bronx or anything like that. I am hoping for brooklyn and queens. The others are too far for me.

What grade do you teach or are certified to teach?

I am certified in Elementary and soon to be certified in special ed

I recommend applying directly to the schools that you are interested in working in. Thats what I did and I got into a good one.

AmandaLynn04 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:03 PM

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Good luck! It is so hard finding a teaching job! I taught in NY for 2 years, moved to PA, and now have to take ALL their certification tests (5) to teach again!

TheMrandMrsof2008 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:05 PM

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Apply to schools on your own. Signing a commitment letter limits the schools you can teach in. I teach in NYC and love it!

ILOVEBRIAN2008 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:07 PM

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Posted by ILOVEBRIAN2008

yeah you will def be able to get brooklyn or queens

i FMed you back..im going to a photography appointment now but feel free to FM me any other questions and ill get back to u when i get back! but congrats! and im sure you will get a great school!

I still haven't gotten ANY call backs and my resume is EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

to the city..or long island?? i swear long island has some kind of underground system that you have to be in some special secret club to get a job for elementary haha..fh and i have both been applying everywhere in long island since we graduated in 2004 and nothing...so weve been in brooklyn ever sinceand still hoping for that day we can work in long island lol

dream426 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:10 PM

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Posted by TheMrandMrsof2008

Apply to schools on your own. Signing a commitment letter limits the schools you can teach in. I teach in NYC and love it!

It really limits the schools. So if I sign it and I look for a school on my own I won't get it because it is limited. I am so sorry I am so confused.

Mrs. V 2008 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:10 PM

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awesome good luck! let us know how it goes!

DLM107 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:17 PM

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Apply online to OLAS (something like that) that is all the schools through BOCES. A lot of schools require you to apply through that site.

dream426 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:18 PM

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Posted by DLM107

Apply online to OLAS (something like that) that is all the schools through BOCES. A lot of schools require you to apply through that site.

Yeah I have and haven't heard anything.

AmandaLynn04 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:20 PM

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I spent a long time applying all over.... and heard nothing. hHave you gone to the district offices personally and dropped off resumes?

ILOVEBRIAN2008 Posted: May 09, 2007 09:22 PM

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Posted by dream426

Posted by TheMrandMrsof2008

Apply to schools on your own. Signing a commitment letter limits the schools you can teach in. I teach in NYC and love it!

It really limits the schools. So if I sign it and I look for a school on my own I won't get it because it is limited. I am so sorry I am so confused.

they didnt say that to me...they said i could look on my own and i just had to call them if i got my own city job.. if the city people had to find the job for you its only certain schools.. cause my job wasnt through the recruitment office..i found it myself..but it made it easier when i went on my interview to say that i was already committed to the city (not specific schools- just to the city)